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Discordance of primary infantile glaucoma in monozygotic twins

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: To report a case of primary infantile glaucoma occurring in only one of two identical twins. METHODS: Case reports. RESULTS: Clinical features of bilateral primary infantile glaucoma in one of the two twins at age 16 months are described. Polymorphic DNA markers were used to establish identical twinship. CONCLUSION: Our finding suggests that nongenetic factors must be considered in determining the origin of primary infantile glaucoma.

Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(99)00025-2

Authors: Kang Zhang, Henry D Jampel

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Glaucoma and retinal disorders

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,300